Posts by Camp Manitowa
The 411 • Day Camp Arrival Information
Published: July 19, 2026 We’re excited to welcome another fantastic week of Camp Manitowa Day Camp! Whether it’s your camper’s first visit or they’re returning for another summer of fun, we can’t wait to spend the week exploring, playing, swimming, and making unforgettable memories together. Here’s everything families need to know before Monday morning. 📅…
Read MoreThe 411 • Session IIB Arrival Information
Published: July 17, 2026 The countdown is on! We’re excited to welcome a brand-new group of campers for Session IIB, and we can’t wait for another incredible week filled with adventure, friendship, and Camp Manitowa memories. Before you arrive, here are a few reminders to help make check-in as smooth as possible. 📅 Arrival Information…
Read MoreThe 411 • Session IIA Pick-Up Information
Published: July 17, 2026 What an incredible week it’s been. As Session IIA comes to a close, we simply want to say thank you for sharing your amazing campers with us. They’ve made this week one we’ll never forget, filling camp with kindness, laughter, adventure, and the unmistakable spirit that makes Camp Manitowa so special.…
Read MoreThe 411 • Beach Day & Bunk Night
Published: July 15, 2026 If there were ever a day that captured the spirit of Camp Manitowa, today was it. We kicked things off with our weekly trip to Rend Lake Beach, where campers spent the morning soaking up the sunshine, swimming, playing beach volleyball and football, building sandcastles, and simply enjoying time together. Every…
Read MoreThe 411 • Session II Is Underway!
Published: July 15, 2026 What a way to kick off Session II! Camp officially came back to life today as campers arrived ready for another unforgettable week at Manitowa. With beautiful weather, smiling faces, and excitement from the very first bus and car, there was an incredible energy throughout camp from start to finish. It…
Read MoreWelcome to Day Camp at Camp Manitowa
The swimsuits are packed, the water bottles are filled, and we’re ready for our first week of Day Camp 2026 at Camp Manitowa. We’re excited to welcome our Day Campers to Benton for a week filled with activities, new friends, and plenty of Manitowa fun. Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM,…
Read MoreThe Final Campfire of First Session 2026
As we bid our last goodnight to First Session 2026, we’re reflecting on three unforgettable weeks filled with friendship, laughter, campfires, new adventures, and countless Manitowa memories. This summer also marked an exciting milestone in Camp Manitowa history: for the first time, we offered a continuous three-week resident camp experience. Watching campers embrace the full…
Read MoreCamp Doesn’t End When You Leave Benton
The bags are unpacked. The laundry machines are working overtime. But we’re willing to bet the camp songs haven’t stopped just yet. After two incredible weeks at Camp Manitowa, we’ve said goodbye—for now—to many of our Session I campers. We miss them already. Our hope is that campers returned home with plenty of stories to…
Read MoreDispatch from the Smokies: The Adventure Is Underway
Camp Manitowa’s ninth-grade campers have officially taken the magic on the road. Our 2026 Smoky Mountains crew is off and adventuring—and early reports from trip leader Stephanie Brown are very good. According to Stephanie, this is an awesome group of campers and they’re having a wonderful time exploring the Smokies together. The trip is one…
Read MoreOne More Day. Maybe One More Week.
An epic first week at Camp Manitowa has us asking a simple question: who wants more camp? As Summer 2026 rolls into its second week, Camp Manitowa is preparing for a Fourth of July celebration in Benton—and we’re giving our two-week campers the opportunity to stick around for the fun. Families of two-week campers have…
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